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SurvivalRealty presents

A course to equip you in finding a secure and sustainable rural home.

Buying rural property is a big decision

  • In a challenging real estate market, finding an ideal and affordable property is harder than ever.
  • A lengthy search for the right property can be disappointing and time consuming.
  • Rural property comes with added complexities including topography, water supply, access, property rights, and off-grid living.
  • Buyers need reliable and comprehensive education and resources.
  • The ultimate responsibility for finding the right place rests with you.
That's why we've created The Prepared Property Buyer
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Equipping You for the Journey

This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently find the right place for your family

Knowledge

Gain essential knowledge for finding and evaluating rural homes and land.

Strategy

Create realistic and personalized search criteria and review listings efficiently.

Tools

Learn to do thorough "digital scouting" before you ever set foot on the property.

Awareness

Be aware of the key pitfalls in property selection and purchase.

Insight

Gained from years of experience to give you an inside track on the property search.

Confidence

Confidently take responsibility for finding the place to call home.

A complete buyer's toolbox

Your Path Forwards

An on-demand online education for every aspect of your property journey:

Preparing For The Search

Property Search and Scouting

Property Evaluation and Showing

Negotiation, Inspections, and Financing

Purchase and Next Steps

Additional Topics and Bonus Content

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About the instructor

Jonathan Rawles

I’ve worked in the survival real estate market since 2007. As co-founder of SurvivalRealty.com and author of Survival Retreats & Relocation, I’ve assisted hundreds of individuals and families in buying and selling remote, rural, and off-grid property.

I’ve been at this long enough to see both very successful relocations and the ones that didn’t last. I’ve helped families sell their “dream property” that turned out to be a poor fit for their particular needs or situations. It’s made me very aware of the critical need for rural property buyers to be well educated and fully informed.

I’m committed to helping find the place that’s right for you—not just a short-term refuge, but a long-term home that truly fits your needs.

A Framework for Success

Your Situation

Develop a realistic plan for your relocation or retreat property that fits your unique needs and considers market constraints.

Relevant Knowledge

Get the knowledge you need to identify critical issues, ask the right questions, and make an informed decision.

Essential Resources

Equip yourself with tools and resources to evaluate the suitability of the home and land.

Purchase and Beyond

The purchase is just the beginning. Success is not measured by a closed sale, but in years of thriving on your new property.

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What is Included?

Over 8 hours of instructional video, how-tos, and expert interviews, all available at your own pace on your desktop or mobile device:

  • Welcome
  • Survival Locales and Survival Property
  • What are You Looking For?
  • Self-Sufficiency and Remoteness
  • Initial Market Research
  • [Howto] Market Research Case Study: Montana
  • [Howto] Market Research Case Study: Idaho
  • [Howto] Market Research Case Study: Missouri
  • [Howto] Market Research Case Study: Wyoming
  • Your Property Criteria
  • Financial Preparations
  • Selling Another Property?
  • Working with Agents
  • Setting Up Your Search
  • Reviewing Listings
  • [Howto] Reviewing MLS Listings: Homes
  • [Howto] Reviewing MLS Listings: Land
  • Remote Property Scouting
  • [Howto] Scouting: Google Maps & Google Earth
  • [Howto] Scouting: County Records & GIS
  • [Howto] Scouting: Topography & Solar Exposure
  • [Howto] Scouting: USDA Soil Data
  • [Howto] Scouting: Well Logs
  • [Howto] Scouting: Flood Zones & Wetlands
  • Alternative Search Strategies & FSBOs
  • At the Showing
  • Rural Property Specifics: Power
  • Rural Property Specifics: Water
  • Rural Property Specifics: HVAC & Fuels
  • Rural Property Specifics: Property Rights
  • Rural Property Specifics: Nuisances
  • Making an Offer & Negotiation
  • [Howto] Purchase Offer Details
  • Accepted Offer: Under Contract & Inspections
  • [Howto] Reviewing Seller Disclosures
  • [Howto] Reviewing a Title Report
  • [Howto] Reviewing an Appraisal
  • [Howto] Reviewing a Home Inspection
  • Finalizing Financing
  • Getting Ready for Closing
  • [Howto] Reviewing Closing Statements
  • Making the Move
  • Your Property Development Plan
  • A New Community
  • Additional Resources
  • Building a New Home
  • Group Purchases & Subdividing
  • Suburban & Small Town Considerations
  • Bunkers and Bomb Shelters
  • Secure Home Design
  • Real Estate Q&A with James Wesley, Rawles – Session 1
  • Real Estate Q&A – Session 2
  • Survival Retreats & Relocation Excerpts
  • Reading List
  • Ask Your Questions
  • Join the Community

Is It Right For Me?

Ideal students for this course include:
  • Urban or suburban residents ready to make the move to a small town, rural, or remote property.
  • All first-time bare land or rural home buyers.
  • Anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and set themselves up for success with rural property.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The course consists of bite-sized video sessions and downloadable PDFs, which you can access in any order. You can take the entire course on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Every course purchase comes with lifetime access. You can come back to it whenever you want.

The course materials are available in any order, on-demand. Start at the beginning, or jump into whatever topic is most relevant for you.

Getting educated is a big part of getting ready. The course contents will help you get oriented and decide on the right property and location for you. With lifetime access, you can start the course now and come back to it at each stage in your journey.

We offer a 30-day unconditional guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the course for any reason, simply contact us within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked!

Other questions? Email info@survivalrealty.com or text 208-557-4246.

Find the Optimal Place

As a husband and father myself, I know how important it is to find the right home for your family, and how much weight that decision carries.

The goal is not just a good-enough property, or a perpetual dream of finding a property. I’ll help you take action to find the right property for your situation, that will be a sustainable and secure long-term home.

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Join the Prepared Property Buyer today and get instant lifetime access to the entire course.

The Prepared Property Buyer

$ 297
  • Comprehensive training for finding, evaluating, purchasing, and sussecfully establishing a survival retreat property.
  • Lifetime online access to video instruction and downloadable resources
  • Hands on support, community forum, and Q&A sessions
  • 30-day unconditional guarantee
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